Population
Service age groups
About this topic
Service age groups divide the population into broad life-stage bands such as children, young adults, working-age adults, and older people. The groupings are designed to reflect typical demand for age-based services and facilities rather than exact five-year cohorts.
This view is useful for planning childcare, schools, recreation, aged services, and other community infrastructure. It works best alongside five year age groups, household type, and dwelling data, which add more detail about who is living in an area and how needs may change over time.
Interpretation notes
- This is a derived grouping rather than a direct Census question, so the age bands are planning-oriented summaries built from standard age data.
- Percentages relate to the total population; use five year age groups when exact cohort detail matters.
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Key insight
In 2021, Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) was the most common category among residents in Bland (A), accounting for 16.9% (937 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59), which decreased by 154 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Bland (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Bland (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bland (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
355
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
355
6.4%
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
525
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
525
9.5%
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
418
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
418
7.5%
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
340
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
340
6.1%
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
591
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
591
10.7%
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
937
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
937
16.9%
0.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
706
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
706
12.7%
-1.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
782
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
782
14.1%
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
724
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
724
13.1%
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
171
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
171
3.1%
-0.4pp
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+4
+0.5pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
-115
-1.2pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-30
0.0pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
-61
-0.6pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
+11
+1.0pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-69
0.0pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
-154
-1.7pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
+13
+1.2pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+16
+1.2pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
-36
-0.4pp
Data table
Service age groups for Bland (A). Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 355 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 351 | 5.9% | 5.8% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 525 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 640 | 10.7% | 8.9% | -115 | -1.2pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 418 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 448 | 7.5% | 7.3% | -30 | 0.0pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 340 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 401 | 6.7% | 7.9% | -61 | -0.6pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 591 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 580 | 9.7% | 11.0% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 937 | 16.9% | 17.5% | 1,006 | 16.9% | 18.0% | -69 | 0.0pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 706 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 860 | 14.4% | 13.8% | -154 | -1.7pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 782 | 14.1% | 13.3% | 769 | 12.9% | 13.1% | +13 | +1.2pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 724 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 708 | 11.9% | 11.4% | +16 | +1.2pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 171 | 3.1% | 2.8% | 207 | 3.5% | 2.7% | -36 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 5,547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,955 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -408 | 0.0pp |